US HJR56 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 172-5)
Status: Introduced on August 1 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-09-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on August 1 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-09-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that women shall have equal rights in the United States and every place subject to its jurisdiction. Prohibits the United States or any state from denying or abridging equal rights under the law on account of sex.
Title
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-13 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. |
| 2013-08-01 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2013-08-01 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1202-1203) |
Same As/Similar To
SJR10 (Related) 2013-03-05 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's rights
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's rights
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-joint-resolution/56/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hjres56/BILLS-113hjres56ih.pdf |
